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    Ana Crismán Revolutionizes Flamenco with Her Harp

    Ana Crismán Arpa Flamenca — Arpaora (Andalouse Alhambra / InOuïe Distribution, 2026) Spanish harpist Ana Crismán has released her debut album Arpaora internationally in physical…

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  • Album reviews

    Jazz, Raga, And Black Holes: Quadrature Plots Debut Black Hole Blues

    Quadrature – Black Hole Blues (Deko Entertainment, 2025) Black Hole Blues is Quadrature’s debut album. The quartet grew out of the long-running Brooklyn Raga Massive…

    Tyler Bennet April 5, 2026 No Comments
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    Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty

    In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree.  This is Ashley Maher’s…

    Dorothy Johnson-Laird April 4, 2026 1 Comment
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    Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands

    Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…

    Tyler Bennet April 3, 2026 No Comments
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    Rising Teenage Guitarist and Singer-Songwriter Asher Brinson Debuts with Bluegrass Stars

    Asher Brinson — Midnight Hurricane (self-release, 2026) Asher Brinson is a young bluegrass guitarist and singer-songwriter from eastern North Carolina that has attracted a lot…

    Angel Romero April 2, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • Sufian Ararah - Asdaa cover artwork. An interior space with arched columns.
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    Oud Maestro Sufian Ararah Revisits Memory on “Asdaa”

    World Music Central News Room April 5, 2026 No Comments
  • Shelton & Williams Shifting Sand cover artwork. An image of a house over sand dunes.
    Music videos

    Bluegrass With Heart: Shelton & Williams Share “Shifting Sand”

    World Music Central News Room April 3, 2026 No Comments
  • Sami Yusuf sitting leaning against a wall. An architecturally ornate building is behind him.
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    Sami Yusuf Unveils Transfixing Single “Being”

    World Music Central News Room March 31, 2026 No Comments
  • Ashby Frank Stokes County Buck Dancing Man cover artwork. A photo of the dancer jumping.
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    Ashby Frank Salutes a Festival Original, “Stokes County Buck Dancing Man”

    World Music Central News Room March 30, 2026 No Comments
  • Anthony Almonte's cover artwork. Two filtered images of the artist.
    Music videos

    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

    World Music Central News Room March 29, 2026 No Comments
  • Liza Lo by Kayla Raquel. Black and white photo of Liza sitting.
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    Liza Lo’s “Birdsong,” a Gentle Indie-Folk Song About Friendship and Romance

    World Music Central News Room March 28, 2026 No Comments

Events

Le Trio Joubran to Perform at Barbican in London 2019

World Music Central News Room November 9, 2018 No Comments Arabic musicLe Trio Joubranoud

Award-winning Palestinian oud ensemble Le Trio Joubran is set to perform on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019, at Barbican Hall in London. The three musicians will…

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Anoushka Shankar to Perform in Miami in March 2019

World Music Central News Room November 8, 2018 No Comments Anoushka ShankarIndian musicsitar

Acclaimed Indian music composer and sitarist Anoushka Shankar is set to perform on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center. Anoushka…

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Album reviews

Secrets of Seduction

Madanmohan Rao November 7, 2018 No Comments EnigmaEnigmatic ObsessionJens Gad

Enigmatic Obsession – Secrets of Seduction (FreeSpirit, 2008) Listeners familiar with Enigma’s fusion of Gregorian chants and electronica will also appreciate this album by Enigmatic…

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Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain & Edgar Meyer to Perform Together in NYC

World Music Central News Room November 6, 2018 No Comments Bela FleckEdgar MeyerZakir Hussain

The Town Hall has announced a concert featuring Bela Fleck on banjo, Zakir Hussain on tabla and Edgar Meyer on double bass. The performance will…

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Feng Shui: The Eightfold Path

Madanmohan Rao November 5, 2018 No Comments Chinmaya Dunsterworld fusionworld music

Chinmaya Dunster – Feng Shui: The Eightfold Path (Times Music/New Earth Records, 2000) Chinmaya Dunster was born in England in 1954, and has studied Western…

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Mayan Cumbia Reggae

Angel Romero November 4, 2018 No Comments cumbia reggaeDoctor NativoGuatemalan music

Doctor Nativo – Guatemaya (Stonetree Music, 2018) Doctor Nativo is the artistic name of Guatemalan vocalist, songwriter and world traveler Juan Martinez. His music is…

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Interviews

Interview with Innovative Galician Piper Susana Seivane

Angel Romero November 3, 2018 No Comments bagpipeGalician musicSusana Seivane

Susana Seivane is an acclaimed Spanish bagpiper, part of a well-known family of Galician bagpipe makers. She’s a groundbreaking artist, who represents a generation of…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Seun Kuti

Angel Romero November 2, 2018 No Comments AfrobeatNigeriaNigerian musicSeun Kuti

Aftobeat saxophonist and vocalist Seun Anikulapo Kuti has kept the grace, energy, and strength of his father Fela Kuti. With Egypt 80’s musicians, Fela’s legendary…

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Artist Profiles: Majek Fashek

Angel Romero November 2, 2018 No Comments Majek FashekNigeriaNigerian musicReggae

African reggae star Majek Fashek has been called a prophet and a poet, and is recognized as one of Nigeria’s greatest singers and musicians. His…

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Artist Profiles: Sola Akingbola

Angel Romero November 2, 2018 No Comments NigeriaNigerian musicSola Akingbolaworld fusion

Musician and actor Sola Akingbola has spent most of his life in London, UK, but his roots are in Oregun, Nigeria, where he was born…

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